Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 24: Relating to the inclusion of an understanding of communist regimes and ideologies in the essential knowledge and skills for the social studies curriculum for certain public school students.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 24 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on March 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the inclusion of an understanding of communist regimes and ideologies in the essential knowledge and skills for the social studies curriculum for certain public school students. Primary sponsor: Donna Campbell (Republican), Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Creighton, Flores, Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Bob Hall (Republican), Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Joan Huffman (Republican), Bryan Hughes (Republican), Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Charles Perry (Republican), Charles Schwertner (Republican), Jeff Leach (Republican), Tom Oliverson (Republican), Will Metcalf (Republican), Cole Hefner (Republican), Stan Kitzman (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective immediately.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 21
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Campbell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Creighton | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Flores | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brent Hagenbuch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Bob Hall | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Adam Hinojosa | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Joan Huffman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Bryan Hughes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Lois Kolkhorst | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Mayes Middleton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Tan Parker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Angela Paxton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Charles Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Charles Schwertner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Jeff Leach | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Tom Oliverson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 130 |
| Will Metcalf | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Cole Hefner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Stan Kitzman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| César Blanco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Brad Buckley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Cody Harris | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| King | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mihaela Pleșa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Kevin Sparks | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Hubert Vo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 149 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective immediately
- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the House
- Signed in the Senate
- Reported enrolled
- House passage reported
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
- Passed
- Additional sponsor(s) authorized
- Rules suspended
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